Tag Archives: Public policy

Pat’s at it again

Posted on April 7, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Pat Robertson’s at it again! In this super-funny post on whyevolutionistrue which linked to a talk show with Pat Robertson, that famous televangelist and now a chancellor of his own university, he answers a question on “Why are there miracles for Africans but not Americans?” hinting at possible links to Ivy League education and teaching of Evolution. Continue reading →

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Doctor, doctor where are you?

Posted on September 2, 2012 by | Leave a comment

I am rejuvenating a note I had started a few months back on reading an article on doctor availability in rural areas by Krishna Rao in The Hindu a few dasy back.

CN Halli Taluka Hospital in Tumkur district

Chikkanayakanahalli taluka hospital in Chikkanayakanahalli taluka in Tumkur district. Being a taluka hospital, it is supposed to cater to the hospital needs of 219,000 people in this taluka. Continue reading →

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Notes on policymaking

Posted on June 20, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Some stray observations on the policy process spurred by arm-chair wannabe-activists who can string together all the right

How about some actual work on ground instead of lame cliched judgements? Image from Urbanmonk/Toonpool.com

words (and sentiments) to stoke people’s emotions, but clearly lacking the perseverance required to participate in a process where all shades of actors (whether we like them or not) have their (un)equal influences. Continue reading →

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